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Switzerland Translator (French)

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OPEN TO INTERNAL & EXTERNAL CANDIDATES

Classification : Official, Grade P2 Type of Appointment : Fixed-term, one year with possibility of extension Estimated Start Date : 01 June 2012

Reference Code : VN2012/02(O)-EXT

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM has a proactive recruitment policy to increase the representation of nationals of non- represented member states. Qualified applicants from the following countries will be favorably considered:

Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Belize, Benin, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Comoros, Congo, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Djibouti, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Gabon, Gambia, Guyana, Holy See, Honduras, Jamaica, Lesotho, Libya, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Maldives, Malta, Mauritania, Micronesia, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Namibia, Nauru, Niger, Nigeria, Paraguay, Rwanda, Seychelles, Slovenia, Somalia, South Sudan, Swaziland, Timor Leste, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Vanuatu, Yemen

Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged.

Context:

All translators are required to have a perfect command of their mother tongue and an excellent knowledge of at least the two other official languages. They must also be able to write in a clean, clear and perfectly grammatical style in French. Under the supervision of the Senior French Translator & Reviser the successful candidate will be accountable and responsible for providing translation services/ support covering a broad range of documents and subjects dealt with by the Organization.

Core functions / responsibilities:

  1. Translate mainly from English, but also from Spanish or other working languages, into French a full range of documents, reports, formal texts, manuscripts, official correspondence, publications and other material. Produce accurate and complete versions in the target language using the most appropriate range of vocabulary and the commonly accepted or established equivalents of professional, scientific or technical concepts and terms.

  2. Edit texts in French to ensure a style of presentation in conformity with IOM standards.

  3. Undertake research related to the texts in hand.

  4. Collect and verify terminology and references.

  5. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Desirable Competencies:

Behavioural

a) takes responsibility and manages constructive criticism; b) works effectively with all clients and stakeholders; c) promotes continuous learning; communicates clearly; d) takes initiative and drives high levels of performance management; e) plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility; f) displays mastery of subject matter; g) contributes to a collegial team environment; h) incorporates gender-related needs, perspectives, and concerns, and promotes equal gender participation; i) displays awareness of relevant technological solutions; k) works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.

Technical

a) effectively applies knowledge of relevant languages to deliver accurate translations in accordance with defined requirements.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

a) completed advanced university degree from a recognized school of translation, or at least a four year first level degree in some other relevant field or an equivalent qualification from a university in which French is the language of instruction; b) at least three yeas of professional translation experience (or five years of experience for candidates with a first university degree) at international level. Having succeeded United Nations competitive examination an asset; c) good knowledge of the subject matter dealt with by the Organization; d) considerable knowledge and understanding of a particular substantive technical or administrative field; e) sound language translation skills and excellent drafting ability in French; f) knowledge of and experience using word processing software, and ability to use computer based terminological and information tools.

Languages

Perfect command of French (mother tongue) and an excellent knowledge of English and Spanish. Working knowledge of other IOM/ UN official languages an advantage.

NOTES:

  1. Candidates will be assessed in a competitive framework in the occupational field, which will include an examination.

  2. The tenure of contract of staff members holding a regular contract will remain unchanged.

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by February 09, 2012 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.

For further information, please refer to: http://www.iom.int/jahia/Jahia/pid/165

In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly filled in and submitted with a cover letter of not more than one page specifying the motivation for applications.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application in your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.

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